TRUTH IN RHYTHM and Where’d You Get Your Funk From?

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Tom McDermott (Rick James), Part 1 of 2

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Featured in TIR Episode 245 (Part 1 of 2): Longtime Stone City Band guitarist Tom McDermott. Playing rhythm and solos behind Rick James in studio and on stage, he appeared on most of James’ late 1970s and 1980s albums as well as three Stone City Band records and several others by Teena Marie, Mary Jane Girls and Val Young. 
The long list of hits from those recordings and earlier tracks he played on several tours includes “You and I,” “Mary Jane,” “Bustin’ Out,” “Love Gun,” “Big Time,” “Square Biz,” “Give It to Me Baby,” “Superfreak,” “Standing on the Top,” “Candyman,” “My House,” “All Night Long,” “17,” “Cold Blooded,” “Lovergirl” and “Loosey’s Rap.” McDermott continues to thrill audiences with Stone City Band performances that keep James’ legacy, his amazing catalog and punk funk alive & well.
RECORDED APRIL 2022
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Pepe Willie (Prince), Part 3 of 3

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Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 3 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music. 
Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today through Pepe Music and its Reo Deo label, and in 2020 released his autobiography titled, “If You See Me Now: My Six-Decade Journey in Rock and Roll.”
RECORDED APRIL 2022
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Pepe Willie (Prince), Part 2 of 3

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Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 2 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music. 
Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today through Pepe Music and its Reo Deo label, and in 2020 released his autobiography titled, “If You See Me Now: My Six-Decade Journey in Rock and Roll.”
RECORDED APRIL 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Pepe Willie (Prince), Part 1 of 3

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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 244 (Part 1 of 3): Producer, composer, musician and consultant Pepe Willie – the man who mentored and first recorded a teenage Prince. Bringing Prince into his own band called 94 East, he schooled the eventual superstar genius on rehearsing, song construction, arranging and the business of music. 
Combining synthesizer, rock and jazz elements with funk and R&B, and having also influenced other young aspiring local musicians like Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, Morris Day, Andre Cymone, Matt Fink and Bobby Z, Pepe has been referred to as the Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound. He remains active today through Pepe Music and its Reo Deo label, and in 2020 released his autobiography titled, “If You See Me Now: My Six-Decade Journey in Rock and Roll.”
RECORDED APRIL 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400

TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Cornelius Mims (Funk-R&B Bass Star), Part 2 of 2

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Featured in TIR Episode 243 (Part 2 of 2): Bassist/composer/producer Cornelius Mims, a founding member of 1980s funk band Tease and an in-demand sessions player. He has worked with dozens of top music stars, throughout it all never losing sight of the funk.
Those he has worked with include Vanessa Williams, Johnny Gill, Howard Hewitt, Grover Washington Jr., Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, DJ Quik, Phil Collins, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Smokey Robinson, Rashaan Patterson, George Howard, the Winans, Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. In recent years, he has won Grammys as part of Fantastic Negrito.
RECORDED APRIL 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Cornelius Mims (Funk-R&B Bass Star), Part 1 of 2

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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 243 (Part 1 of 2): Bassist/composer/producer Cornelius Mims, a founding member of 1980s funk band Tease and an in-demand sessions player. He has worked with dozens of top music stars, throughout it all never losing sight of the funk.
Those he has worked with include Vanessa Williams, Johnny Gill, Howard Hewitt, Grover Washington Jr., Snoop Dogg, LL Cool J, DJ Quik, Phil Collins, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige, Smokey Robinson, Rashaan Patterson, George Howard, the Winans, Patti Austin and Kenny Loggins. In recent years, he has won Grammys as part of Fantastic Negrito.
RECORDED APRIL 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Ronald LaPread (Commodores), Part 2 of 2

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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 242 (Part 2 of 2): Longtime former Commodores bassist and composer Ronald LaPread! From 1970-1986, he set down the rhythmic foundation for one of the greatest and most popular funk, R&B and pop bands of all time. 
During that period, the group recorded more than a dozen successful albums – at their peak having four straight reach No. 1 R&B, and that included 23 Top 25 R&B singles and 16 Top 40 pop hits. Among those songs and other favorites were “I Feel Sanctified,” “Machine Gun,” “Slippery When Wet,” “This Is Your Life,” “Sweet Love,” “Gimme My Mule,” “Fancy Dancer,” “Just to Be Close to You,” “High on Sunshine,” “Brick House,” “Easy,” “Zoom,” “Funky Situation,” “Too Hot to Trot,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Sail On,” “Still,” “Old-Fashion Love,” “Lady (You Bring Me Up” and “Oh No.” 
Since the late 1980s, LaPread has lived in New Zealand, where he joins us from here. Special thanks to Eric Parker for helping set this up.
RECORDED APRIL 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
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TRUTH IN RHYTHM Podcast - Ronald LaPread (Commodores), Part 1 of 2

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Brought to you by FUNKNSTUFF.NET and hosted by Scott "DR GX" Goldfine — musicologist and author of “Everything Is on THE ONE: The First Guide of Funk” ― “TRUTH IN RHYTHM” is the interview show that gets DEEP into the pocket with contemporary music’s foremost masters of the groove. Become a TRUTH IN RHYTHM Member through YouTube or at https://www.patreon.com/truthinrhythm.
Featured in TIR Episode 242 (Part 1 of 2): Longtime former Commodores bassist and composer Ronald LaPread! From 1970-1986, he set down the rhythmic foundation for one of the greatest and most popular funk, R&B and pop bands of all time. 
During that period, the group recorded more than a dozen successful albums – at their peak having four straight reach No. 1 R&B, and that included 23 Top 25 R&B singles and 16 Top 40 pop hits. Among those songs and other favorites were “I Feel Sanctified,” “Machine Gun,” “Slippery When Wet,” “This Is Your Life,” “Sweet Love,” “Gimme My Mule,” “Fancy Dancer,” “Just to Be Close to You,” “High on Sunshine,” “Brick House,” “Easy,” “Zoom,” “Funky Situation,” “Too Hot to Trot,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Sail On,” “Still,” “Old-Fashion Love,” “Lady (You Bring Me Up” and “Oh No.” 
Since the late 1980s, LaPread has lived in New Zealand, where he joins us from here. Special thanks to Eric Parker for helping set this up.
RECORDED APRIL 2022
LEGAL NOTICE: All video and audio content protected by copyright. Any use of this material is strictly prohibited without expressed consent from original content producer and owner Scott Goldfine, dba FUNKNSTUFF. For inquiries, email info@funknstuff.net. TRUTH IN RHYTHM is a registered U.S. Trademark (Serial #88540281).
Get your copy of "Everything Is on the One: The First Guide of Funk" today! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1541256603/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1541256603&linkCode=as2&tag=funknstuff-20&linkId=b6c7558ddc7f8fc9fe440c5d9f3c400